India-US Begin Joint Military Drill In Idaho

India-West News Desk

BOISE, ID – The 15th edition of Exercise Vajra Prahar began on November 3 at the Orchid Combat Training Centre in Idaho, strengthening military ties between India and the United States. This joint Special Forces exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability and sharing best practices, as noted by the Indian Army’s Additional Directorate General of Public Information (ADG PI).

In a post on X, the ADG PI described the opening ceremony, where Indian and U.S. contingents introduced themselves, exchanged cultural insights, and celebrated Deepawali together by sharing sweets, highlighting camaraderie and cultural exchange.

Running from November 2 to November 22, the exercise brings together 45 Special Forces personnel from each country, with the Indian Army’s Special Forces and the U.S. Army’s Green Berets. Training will emphasize cooperation, joint operations, and tactical exchange, particularly in desert environments.

This edition follows last year’s Vajra Prahar in Meghalaya and is the second joint exercise between the two armies this year, following Exercise Yudh Abhyas in Rajasthan in September.